More selective than 27% of Illinois colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,521. College Scorecard.
Higher than 33% of Illinois colleges we cover and 48% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 45% of Illinois colleges we cover and 62% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
UIS acceptance rate & admissions
Of 2,495 applicants, University of Illinois Springfield admitted 2,105 and 259 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 940–1200 on the SAT or 21–27 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
UIS tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Illinois residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What UIS costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of Illinois Springfield took 4.3 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Illinois. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $5,778 | $25,019 | 1.2 years |
| $30–48k | $5,915 | $25,612 | 1.2 years |
| $48–75k | $9,520 | $41,222 | 1.9 years |
| $75–110k | $12,349 | $53,471 | 2.5 years |
| $110k+ | $16,544 | $71,636 | 3.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (43% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($57,103) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $21,306 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
UIS majors, earnings & careers
University of Illinois Springfield offers 32 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Science & Math · 5
- Business & Finance · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Education · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
Highest-earning majors at UIS
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $102,020 | $30,301 |
| Mathematics | $72,681 | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $69,334 | — |
| Accounting | $64,048 | $24,117 |
| Business Administration | $61,499 | $25,000 |
| Biology | $59,817 | $22,116 |
| Political Science | $58,236 | $25,848 |
| Criminal Justice | $55,780 | $22,418 |
Quick list of all 32 majors
- Accounting$64,048
- Biochemistry—
- Biology$59,817
- Business Administration$61,499
- Chemistry—
- Communications$52,588
- Computer Science$102,020
- Computer Systems Analysis—
- Criminal Justice$55,780
- Economics—
- Education—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- English$48,196
- Environmental Science / Conservation$54,579
- History$45,641
- Information Technology—
- International / Global Studies—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science—
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other—
- Legal Studies / Paralegal—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$43,026
- Mathematics$72,681
- Medical Laboratory Science$69,334
- Philosophy—
- Political Science$58,236
- Psychology$47,802
- Public Administration—
- Public Policy Analysis—
- Social Work$50,516
- Sociology and Anthropology—
- Studio Art—
- Theatre—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Computer Science → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Springfield
Overall prices in the Springfield, IL area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,237. Housing costs 28% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 37 inches of rain a year, 22 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: tornado (relatively high); winter weather (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Sangamon County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Sangamon County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare UIS with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Illinois by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Springfield | 86% | $9,833 | 53% | $57,103 | This school |
| Western Illinois University | 71% | $12,937 | 45% | $54,163 | |
| Eastern Illinois University | 65% | $12,786 | 47% | $51,989 | |
| Northeastern Illinois University | 75% | $14,109 | 22% | $52,234 | |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | 87% | $13,297 | 62% | $53,390 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Illinois Springfield would cost you $3,104 less per year than Western Illinois University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of Illinois Springfield, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$3,012).
- University of Illinois Springfield gives aided families $371 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Illinois resident | UIS | Western Illinois University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $12,252 | $15,264 | −$3,012 |
| Books & supplies | $1,260 | $1,200 | +$60 |
| Housing & meals | $12,088 | $10,920 | +$1,168 |
| Personal & travel | $2,840 | $1,776 | +$1,064 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,919 | −$906 | −$2,013 |
| Sticker price | $25,521 | $28,254 | −$2,733 |
| Average grants | −$15,688 | −$15,317 | −$371 |
| You pay | $9,833 | $12,937 | −$3,104 |
“+” means UIS costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about UIS
What is the UIS acceptance rate?
University of Illinois Springfield accepts 86% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 2,105 of 2,495 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 940–1200 on the SAT or 21–27 on the ACT.
How much does University of Illinois Springfield cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $25,521 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $9,833 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $5,778 and families earning $110k+ pay $16,544.
How much do UIS graduates earn?
Former University of Illinois Springfield students earn a median $57,103 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the UIS graduation rate?
53% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 75% return for their second year.
How long does a UIS degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of Illinois Springfield costs about $41,222 after grants ($9,520 a year for 4.3 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $57,103 ten years after starting, $21,306 more than high school graduates in Illinois ($35,797), so the cost is repaid in 1.9 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Illinois Springfield: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-illinois-springfield (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).